Seal the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG245R, cataloged for the right-side cylinder head. It fits many vehicles with the V6-3.5L engine, among them the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, 2003-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2002-2005 Hyundai XG350, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the block. It is designed to contain combustion pressure and to keep the coolant and oil passages between the two sealed from each other and from the outside of the engine. On a V6, each cylinder bank has its own head, and this engine cylinder head gasket is listed for the right side.
- Part type: Head gasket
- Position: Right
- Engine: V6-3.5L
- Quantity per application: 1
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include unexplained coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, milky or contaminated oil, and oil or coolant seeping at the head-to-block joint. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing parts. If the right-side head gasket is the cause, AHG245R replaces it. Consult the vehicle service information for surface preparation, the correct head bolts and whether they may be reused, and the tightening sequence. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of fitting vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Kia Sorento cylinder head gasket for my 2003-2006 model?
AHG245R is listed for the right-side head of the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento with the V6-3.5L engine. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your vehicle.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It contains combustion pressure and keeps the coolant and oil passages sealed from each other and from the outside of the engine.
Which side of the engine is this gasket for?
It is cataloged for the right side. The listed applications use one gasket in that position on the V6-3.5L engine.
What are signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs include coolant loss, overheating, white exhaust smoke, milky oil, and seepage at the head-to-block joint. These can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before replacing parts.
Can I reuse the original head bolts?
Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused. It also gives the proper surface preparation and tightening sequence.
